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start of marathon training

yesterday i picked my training schedule for this season.  i decided to try a different one this time around (even though i don't have any complaints about the last one i used).  i did some internet searching and found a free one that i like.
most trainings are not free.  there are some great group training groups i've heard of in chicago.  and that sounds like a great option, but they're quite expensive in my opinion.  from what i understand they have a group run every week where everyone comes together.  personally, i enjoy the freedom to make my runs fit around my schedule.  although, i think that's great for encouragement and fraternity.  i see benefits and negatives.
i was surprised to see many of the schedules online cost money.  literally just to print out the schedule and the rest is up to you.  i definitely didn't do that.


so i found my free schedule.  


then i realized i'm running too far already.  i don't like to think i'll be scaling back, but i know i need to trust the schedule (it's built like that for a reason) and listen to my aching knees (i am older this time around).  so today i tried to scale back a little.  not as much as the schedule wanted me to, but i didn't go as far as i was planning to.  so i gave a little... just not the whole way.


one thing that's been super helpful is some new gear.  mom bought me a few things from lululemon a couple weekends ago and i've basically worn my new shorts and sports bra from there everyday.  i get chafing in my armpits and from my sports bra all the time and i used to get it on my legs too (before my discovery of lululemon).  now with my new sports bra i don't get chafing and it's soooo nice.  i know it's expensive, but do i think it's worth it for the quality and comfort... i might have to say yes.


right now i feel SO excited for the marathon.  let's just hope i can keep that excitement for the next 16 weeks.  my goal:  beat my best time (3.54) ... we'll see about that.



p.s. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, DADO!!!!  (more to come on that later...)



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